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Tester: ‘Zeus’ makes his collegiate debut
Several former Scotland football players accomplished great things over the weekend. Linebacker T.J. Smith helped Georgia State stun Tennessee. Running back Syheam McQueen ran for 67 yards in his collegiate debut with Western Carolina. North Carolina A&T, which has four Scots on its roster, defeated Elon on a last-second, 52-yard…
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McQueen, Thomas sign letters of intent
LAURINBURG — The recruitment process is complete for Syheam McQueen and Tyshuon Thomas, two key contributors for Scotland’s football program over the last four years. McQueen is fine with that. “No more hard decisions,” McQueen said after signing his letter of intent to play football at Western Carolina University. The…
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McQueen powers Scotland past Pine Forest in third round
FAYETTEVILLE — Syheam McQueen could barely walk after Scotland defeated Pine Forest 27-21 in the third round of the state playoffs on Friday night. After carrying the ball 28 times for 229 yards and three touchdowns, Scotland’s star running back was hurting. McQueen had limped off of the field in…
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McQueen, Fighting Scots ready for third-round matchup
LAURINBURG — Syheam McQueen is still feeling the hits he took during a 41-carry outing against Cardinal Gibbons last week, but he’s ready to take some more. Scotland’s running back will lead his team’s offense again on Friday night as the No. 10 Fighting Scots travel to Fayetteville to take…
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Round two preview: Scots face No. 2 Crusaders
LAURINBURG — After fighting through muddy conditions in a first-round win over Durham Jordan last week, the No. 10 Scotland football team faces an even bigger test when they travel to Raleigh to face No. 2 Cardinal Gibbons this week. This time, it has less to do with the field.…
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Scotland’s seniors welcome underdog status
LAURINBURG — Senior running back Syheam McQueen has a message for those who don’t believe in Scotland as the team prepares for the state playoffs to begin on Friday. “Don’t sleep too much. We’re coming,” McQueen said. No. 10 Scotland, a competitor in the 4A East bracket, plays at No.…
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Scots hang tough with Richmond, but Raiders win 23-8
ROCKINGHAM — For the better part of four quarters on Saturday night, Scotland gave one of the best football teams in the state a run for its money. But several mistakes proved to be costly for the Fighting Scots in a 23-8 loss to Richmond on a chilly night in…
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Tester: Scotland’s streak comes to an end
The last time the Scotland football team lost a conference game, Barack Obama’s presidency was nearing the end of its first year. Cam Newton was weeks away from leading Auburn to a 28-27 win over Alabama in the 75th Iron Bowl. Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep”, the Billboard Song of…
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Tester: Scotland gets momentum boost
Hoke’s football team was minutes away from its first win in almost two years. The Bucks just needed to stop Scotland from scoring in overtime on Friday night. After Hoke started the extra period with a touchdown to take a 27-20 lead, the Fighting Scots started their possession on the…
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McQueen helps Scots spoil Hoke’s homecoming
RAEFORD — With Scotland’s back against the wall in overtime against Hoke on Friday night, Fighting Scots assistant football coach Scott Barbour made a game-changing suggestion to head coach Richard Bailey. Barbour suggested that the Scots take the field in their goal line formation and hand the ball off to…
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Fighting Scots ready for battle
LAURINBURG — It’s been almost two years since Hoke won a football game. Scotland will try to keep that drought going when they face the Bucks in a road game on Friday night. Hoke (0-5, 0-1 SAC) is searching for its first victory since Oct. 28, 2016, when the Bucks…
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‘Resilient’ Scots prepare to take on rival Marlboro County
LAURINBURG —The duo that lined up in the backfield for the Scotland football team against Butler two weeks ago will be watching from the bench as the Fighting Scots take on rival Marlboro County, S.C., on Friday night. Quarterback Bruce Wall and two-way athlete Syheam McQueen will be nursing a…
